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T-Pain brings two decades of R&B jams to the Iowa State Fair in a hit-filled night

Delivering nothing but hits, T-Pain rocks the Iowa State Fair Grandstand with a career-spanning set to celebrate his 20 years ...

Aleesha Smith makes a triumphant return to take home Iowa State Fair 2025 Talent Search

The 17-year-old Waterloo native fell short of the title in the 2022 Bill Riley Talent Search finals. After a two-year hiatus, she got it done.

Iowa State Fair Museum celebrates nostalgia: ‘There’s a lot of stories to tell’

There’s always something new at the Iowa State Fair. One spot on the fairgrounds is all about celebrating nostalgia. Up the ...

Day 10 of the Iowa State Fair: T-Pain, Chili Cook Off Championships, weather and more

From Tallahassee, T-Pain is best known for songs including "Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin),'" "Bartender" and "Up Down (Do ...
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Sioux City fourth grader crowned champion at Iowa State Fair talent search

The ten-year-old won the Sprouts division of the talent show at the Woodbury County Fair, advancing into the preliminary and ...
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Senior acts advance in Iowa State Fair talent search

DES MOINES, Iowa — Three talented acts from the Senior division have advanced to the Championship round in Bill Riley's 65th ...

What the Iowa State Fair teaches us about commercial real estate

In commercial real estate, the same holds true. If you’re trying to represent office tenants, retail developers and ...

Fairgoers pick bacon chicken ranch egg roll as Best New Food at the Iowa State Fair 2025

Who won the 2025 People's Choice Best New Food Contest at the Iowa State Fair? Fairgoers have spoken, picking the favorite ...
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Waterloo's Aleesha Smith wins big at Iowa State Fair talent show

The competition, hosted by Bill Riley Jr. on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage, awarded more than $22,000 in prizes across both ...